How many new people can you meet?
A week ago Sunday, I traveled to a large national convention where I knew almost no one. By the closing dinner Friday, that was no longer true.
That took effort, pushing myself to meet new people. In nearly every case, the effort proved worthwhile.
While this wasn’t a writers conference, it felt much the same. The first question around meal … Continue reading
No one’s an expert at everything.
The other day, while working on a home improvement project, I faced a choice: I could risk injury—or I could ask my wife’s help.
I needed to trim several inches from the end of an eight-foot-long board. My table saw was ready. But without … Continue reading
Where do you do your best thinking?
Yesterday morning, I had no idea what I’d write next. So I visited my idea place. In less than ten minutes, I had the kernels of three things to write.
At the same time, I took a shower.
I don’t use idea shampoo. But for as long as I’ve been writing, it seems my best ideas … Continue reading